First published 9/18/2026, 9:51:15 PM · Last updated 9/18/2026, 9:51:15 PM

Small Craft Advisory issued September 18 at 2:03PM PDT until September 22 at 5:00AM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

The National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard issued a Small Craft Advisory on Sep 18 at 2:03 PM PDT, in effect through Sep 22 at 5:00 AM PDT for the Los Angeles/Oxnard coastal area (official alert published 2026-09-18T21:03:00Z).

Categories: severe-weather-and-natural-disasters, travel-and-transportation

Generated scores

Scores are based on the cited reporting and use a 1–10 scale. Read the methodology.

Confidence: 9/10How certain the assessment is based on the clarity and evidence in the cited reporting.
Geographic reach: 3/10How widely the event reaches, from a local area (1) to worldwide impact (10).
Global importance: 6/10The event's broader significance, from limited importance (1) to major global importance (10).
Impact magnitude: 4/10The scale or severity of the real-world impact, from minor (1) to extreme (10).
Positivity: 2/10How harmful or beneficial the event is, from strongly harmful (1) to strongly positive (10).
Urgency: 7/10How time-sensitive the event is, from low urgency (1) to immediate attention needed (10).

Why it matters

Small craft advisories indicate hazardous marine conditions (gusty winds, rough seas) that can endanger small boats and coastal maritime operations; mariners and coastal travelers should take precautions or avoid being underway during the advisory period.

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Small Craft Advisory issued September 18 at 2:03PM PDT until September 22 at 5:00AM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

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